Job Summary:This job participates in complex problem resolution and leads complex projects of diverse scope requiring an understanding of current business trends. They determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments, and their initiatives often result in global process improvements.
Job Description:Essential Responsibilities: - Provide clear, pragmatic, and solution-oriented legal advice to enable business strategy while managing legal risk.
- Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues and disputes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Partner with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services.
- Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
- Escalate complex issues to senior legal leadership where appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:- 8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:We're looking for a skilled, experienced employment lawyer to support our Americas Employment Law team. You'll shape employment strategy across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. You'll partner closely with senior leaders in Legal, People, Employee Relations, Compliance, and business teams to support PayPal's business objectives and enterprise strategy to drive organziational change and mitigate risk. This role reports to the Senior Director, Employment Law - Head of Americas
Additional Responsibilities- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to People Organization and functional partners on complex, high-impact employment matters.
- Provide strategic, clear, practical, and risk-balanced guidance on sensitive employee relations issues, executive matters, reorganizations, reductions in force, workforce strategy, and organizational change.
- Anticipate legal and reputational risks and proactively recommend solutions aligned with business objectives and Company values.
- independently identify areas of opportunity to streamline processes and partner with functional stakeholders to proactively drive change management.
- Oversee employment litigation and agency matters and efficiently manage outside counsel.
- Develop and deliver training to leaders, HR partners, and investigations teams on employment law risk, compliance expectations, and best practices.
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to Employee Relations and investigations teams across the Americas.
Qualifications- J.D. degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5-8 years of employment law experience across both private practice and in-house roles.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law. Experience with Canada and/or Latin America is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a legal team and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Keen legal risk assessment skills and judgment to determine when escalation is necessary.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to advise HR partners and business clients on sensitive matters.
- Ability to prioritize and respond promptly to urgent legal issues as needed.
- Sound judgment. Practical thinking. Clear communication.
Subsidiary:PayPal
Travel Percent:0
The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
Primary Location | Pay Range:Chicago, Illinois: ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:San Jose, California: ($176,500.00 - $262,350.00 Annually)
Washington DC, District of Columbia: ($169,000.00 - $250,800.00 Annually)
Scottsdale, Arizona: ($152,500.00 - $226,600.00 Annually)
Omaha, Nebraska: ($152,500.00 - $226,600.00 Annually)
Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing-physical, emotional, and financial-delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
